I want you to know that I am not a pushover. I've got an extensive background in Senior Care and…read morefacilities in So NV and CA. When visiting Sunrise for the first time, I came with guns a-blazing. I was not going to be deceived again. Well, L.A. bonded with me quickly. She's got such a beautiful spirit... I felt embraced. Maybe, just maybe what she was presenting was real??? And, she's lived what I am living. All 'Management' at Sunrise has gone through the trials and tribulations (some still are) of being Caregivers themselves. To me, this made it real. I wasn't being sold (again) by some corporate sales person. I WAS being understood by someone who was or who is, in my shoes. Tears were shed by all. Valerie, Director of Sales, is not only a Caregiver herself, but went out-of-her-lane to guide and comfort me. Ashlee, the ED, well she's as real as you can get. She started as a Caregiver at Sunrise. Who better to build and lead an incredible, compassionate team than one who has been at Ground Zero? She knows the various tasks at hand, firsthand, and that, I believe, is why her Unique, Amazing Team is the true Leader in Senior Living and Care. Marie, Reminiscence Coordinator, too started as a Caregiver at Sunrise. She's an extremely busy lady, but always has time for me. Her smile and love for what she does, well... it keeps me going. Her love and compassion is emanated by her very special team of Caregivers. Tarynn, Reminiscence Director, is off-the-charts amazing. From our first meeting at my family member's assessment, I was captivated by her knowledge and knowing. She too, is always there for me. AND, I cannot leave out my Ray of Sunshine... Mary at the front desk. She's my anchor. BUT, the only thing of importance or validation is how my family member is doing? Well, in two days, he will celebrate his one month at Sunrise. He came from basically bedridden, in his room, with no social interaction, to walking to/from meals on his walker and wanting to spend a lotta time in the living room with other residents. To me, this is a miracle. Yes, he does have a DPT come in three times a week, but if he didn't have the WILL to get up and walk to meals and living room, well, PT would have no impact. My family member feels safe, happy, and loved here at Sunrise and he prefers their meals to take out!
I feel incredibly blessed and gifted. You have no idea what it is like to finally feel that I have made the very best decision for his care and happiness, and this time, I made the right decision.